Binational Fellowship 2024 Cohort

Maria Fernanda Reyes is a leading authority in the agricultural industry, celebrated for her expertise in regulatory affairs and global leadership in biostimulants, biocontrol, adjuvants, pesticides, and post-harvest technologies. Recently recognized as one of the 200 Most Important Mexican Women in 2024 by Mundo Ejecutivo, this acknowledgment serves as a testament to her significant impact and influence in her field. With a wealth of experience and a dedication to innovation, Maria has emerged as a trusted voice in shaping the future of sustainable farming practices worldwide. Her profound understanding of regulatory frameworks and industry standards has positioned her as a pivotal influencer in navigating the complex landscape of agricultural products. Maria actively champions forward-thinking policies that promote environmental stewardship and product efficacy. As an expert in post-harvest technology, Maria has spearheaded initiatives to reduce food waste and enhance the quality and safety of agricultural products throughout the supply chain. Her commitment to innovation has led to the development of cutting-edge solutions that extend shelf life, minimize spoilage, and ensure food security for communities worldwide. Maria’s impact resonates not only in boardrooms and government offices but also on the ground, where her insights and guidance empower farmers to embrace sustainable practices and achieve greater success. Recently appointed as the Global Chair for Farming at G100, Maria’s dedication to farming, agritourism, and agritech solidifies her position as a leader and innovator on the global stage.

Isabel Moctezuma is the Regional Manager for Latin America of the Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute where she promotes cross-cultural understanding and collaboration across borders through virtual exchanges for young people. She has extensive professional experience across different sectors, both in the public and the private spheres. As a civil servant, she worked in Mexico´s Secretary of Foreign Affairs as liaison between the Senate and the Chancellery and in the Secretary of Education she led a cultural program focused on the post- revolutionary muralist movement. Prior to joining the Stevens Initiative, she worked at the Aspen Institute Mexico where she led a project on the Future of Labor Markets and Education. She earned her B.A. degree in History from Mexico’s National Autonomous University with a thesis on the History of “Puebla York” (migration between Puebla and NYC) and her MPhil Degree from the University of Oxford where she specialized in transit migration both in Mexico and Morocco.  She also did undergraduate studies at New York University and did volunteer work as a literacy teacher for Mexican and Central American migrants living in NYC. She serves on the board of non-profit organizations in Mexico and has a keen interest in cross-cultural dialogues, new technologies, and inclusive development.

Maribel Duran is Chief of Staff at the Farm Credit Administration, an independent federal agency that regulates and examines the banks, associations, and related entities of the Farm Credit System, including Farmer Mac. The Farm Credit System is the largest agricultural lender in the United States. Most recently, Maribel served as Deputy Chief of Staff to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. In this role, she served as principal advisor on management and operations for an agency with 100,000 employees and a $200B budget. She also led USDA’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility work and was senior designee to the White House for gender equality and equity issues. Prior to USDA, Maribel was at the Aspen Institute, first as the Education & Society Program’s Assistant Director for Strategy and Operations and later as Chief of Staff for the Leadership Division. She was also the Institute’s first Managing Director on Equity and Inclusion. From 2009-2017, Maribel served in the Obama Administration’s U.S. Department of Education as Special Assistant to U.S. Secretary of Education, Chief of Staff for the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, and Chief of Staff for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Maribel began her career at the Chicago Public Schools. She holds a bachelor of English Language and Literature and honorary doctorate in education from Southern New Hampshire University, where she is also the first Latina board trustee. She is a New America National Security and Foreign Policy Next Generation Leader, Center for American Progress U.S.-Mexico Leaders Initiative Member, Aspen Institute’s ICAP Fellow, and has a Ted Talk titled Rewriting Your Own Narrative about her personal story as a former teen mother.

Amanda Farías is a lifelong Bronxite, born and raised in her district as a second-generation Afro-Latina of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent. She is a graduate of St. John’s University with a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Government and Politics, where her passion for community service, activism, and empowerment began. She presently serves in the leadership of the City Council as the Majority Leader and is in her second term as the Council Member for the 18th District. Amanda was first elected in 2021, won her re-election in November 2023, and was appointed as Majority Leader in January 2024 as the first Latina in the New York City Council to serve in this role. Additionally, she serves as Chair of the Committee of Economic Development and is the first woman and Latino to serve in this role.

Irene Chavez Galvan is an entrepreneur, community activist, and writer. She currently serves as the District Director for Congressman Greg Casar – District 35. Irene began her activism work while an intern for the United Farm Workers AFL-CIO; working throughout California as a public action organizer. She is the first scholarship recipient of the Cesar E. Chavez Legacy and Educational Foundation where she later served as a board member and scholarship chair for 12 years. Irene is the first Executive Director of the Maestro Entrepreneur Center; a non-profit center that houses a culinary incubator, business incubator and provides specialized programming created to assist existing small, minority, woman and veteran-owned businesses. While working for the City of San Antonio’s Economic Development Department, she was named one of the San Antonio Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Rising Stars. She has also been honored with the North Chamber of Commerce’s Athena Young Professional Leadership Award and the SBA Small Business Champion of the Year. Irene worked on staff for the Ron Nirenberg for Mayoral Campaign and the Trey Martinez Fischer State Representative Campaign where she focused on communication, volunteer management and fundraising. She was on the 2022 Bexar County Coordinated Campaign for the Bexar County Democratic Party. Irene is a graduate of the Inaugural Latina Leadership Program, Class 1 hosted by the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber. She is currently a co-chair leading the Steering Committee for the incoming cohort. She is also a graduate of the UT Austin – LBJ Campaign School for Women (Cohort 3). She is involved in her community and serves on the inaugural District Attorney’s Community Advisory Board, Parent Students Empowered and the Northside ISD Parent Advisory Committee which supports families with special needs children. Irene is a South Texas native born in Corpus Christi, Texas. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Communications (1999) and her Master’s of Business Administration (2018) from St. Mary’s University.

Dr. Patty García is the Chief of Staff for U.S. Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García, where she leads legislative efforts, constituent services, and stakeholder engagements. With nearly 15 years in politics and policy, she also serves as Senior Campaign Advisor to Congressman García and the Progressive Coalition – – focused on equitable representation by building the next generation of leaders across all levels of office and judicial roles. Previously, she was the Vice President at the Latino Center for Leadership Development (LCLD), where she trained Latinos seeking public office, corporate boards, and post-doctoral positions. Prior to that, she was at NALEO Educational Fund (NALEO) carrying-out professional development for Latino policymakers and expanding the Latino electorate through citizenship, voter registration, and GOTV efforts across 22 states. Dr. García earned her doctoral degree in Educational Policy Studies with a concentration in Latina/o Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2011.

Patricia Gonzalez is the Vice-president of the American Society of Mexico and holds independent board positions at the Women Economic Forum Iberoamerica, British Chamber, AFEECI, and Education for Mexico, among others. She also advises various companies and NOGs. She is Global G100 wing in Human Resources and Talent Development. She has been a distinguished figure in the realm of Tax and Legal Services, with a 30-year tenure at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where she notably became the first female and the youngest partner in the history of PwC Latin America. Her groundbreaking career at PwC saw her leading pivotal areas such as Tax Policy, Financial Services, Client Services, and Corporate Responsibility, underpinning her deep expertise in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects. During her prestigious career, Patricia held a seat on the PwC Global Board for six years—a role limited to only 16 members globally—representing over 10,000 partners and participating during a period when PwC reported earnings of about $41.3 billion US. Her role on this board marked a significant milestone as the first Latin-American woman to hold such a position. She holds a CPA from EBC University, with additional studies from prestigious institutions such as the University of Austin, Texas, and the University of London, Ontario. Her accolades include recognition as one of the 10 women who significantly impacted finance in Mexico, the Mexican Senate recognized her as one of the most important Women in Mexico, and receiving the “Yacatecutli” award from the American Chamber of Commerce in Mexico. Patricia has been recognized multiple times by the Women Economic Forum as a Women of the Decade.

Vanessa N. Gonzalez is a seasoned political and government affairs professional with more than 20 years of experience. She currently serves as the Vice President for Government and Political Affairs at GIFFORDS, a leading national organization working to end gun violence in America. In her role, she oversees all federal and state legislative affairs as well as GIFFORDS partnerships, political, and PAC work. Previously she has worked for the Obama administration, former Arizona governor Napolitano’s administration, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Outside of the government, she also held leadership roles at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, Southern New Hampshire University, and Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Her philanthropic efforts include previously serving on the board and as chair of The National Latina Institute on Reproductive Justice, fighting for equal access to reproductive health for Latina/x communities because all of us should have the power to make informed decisions about our bodies, families, and futures. She currently sits on the board of Community Catalyst, a national organization building a robust network of partners working together across more than 45 states (and growing) aiming to change the healthcare system to one that brings us closer to health justice. Vanessa earned her bachelor’s degree from Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, and her two masters degrees in social work and public administration from Arizona State University. She makes her home in the District with a sharp and witty soon-to-be teenager and an overly energetic puppy.

Rep. Angelica “Angie” Guerrero-Cuellar seamlessly stepped into the position of IL House Representative of the 22nd District in February 2021. She has supported many pieces of successful legislation in Springfield, including an assault weapons ban and protecting women against violence. Angie is dedicated to delivering high quality constituent services and has made a positive name for herself with local residents. She is standing up for middle-class families who are struggling to keep up with the rising costs of living. Angie is working to expand vocational education, career training, and pre-apprenticeship programs to prepare students for success in skilled trades and other high-wage careers. Angie is deeply rooted in the community, raising two daughters in the West Lawn area with her husband, who is a Chicago police officer. Before becoming a state representative, Angie worked for the nonprofit sector, building and maintaining community partnerships with stakeholders, community activists, businesses, non-profit organizations and elected officials. Angie also led COVID-19 contact tracing efforts in the Latino community to help people better understand the virus and its impact. She was the author of the Promotoras de Salud Community Outreach Plan adopted by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Angie was raised in Little Village and later settled down in what is now the 22nd House DIstrict. Angie attended Eberhart Elementary School and Hubbard High School. She holds a B.A. in International Relations from Roosevelt University. She is a recipient of the Edgar Fellows Program Institute of Government and Public Affairs.

Dr. Lupita Ley Hightower received ‘Arizona’s Superintendent of the Year for 2023’ and has worked in education for over 27 years in various roles including superintendent for the last 13 years. As an immigrant from Mexico starting school in the U.S. in the 7th grade, she credits her success to the many believers including family and educators. Her greatest accomplishment is bringing more learning opportunities to students, especially in cases where they would otherwise not have them. She is a treasure hunter who searches for the talents, skills, and intelligence that exist in all children and youth without exception. All pre-K – 8th grade schools in the district are rated A and B’s. Dr. Hightower is proud to serve on the Board of Trustees for Grand Canyon University and served as the first Latina President of Arizona School Administrators Association. Lupita also served on the board in different roles including president for the Arizona Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (AzALAS), and is a past executive committee member for AASA, the National Superintendents Association. Additionally, she serves as a co-teacher for the AASA’s Aspiring Superintendents Academy for Latino/a Leaders and a mentor for the National Superintendent Certification Program West. In 2024, Dr. Hightower received the Cesar Chavez Legacy Award. Additionally, she was awarded the ‘Education Leader of the Year’ by ACEL in 2023. In 2019, Dr. Hightower received the National Latinx Superintendent of the Year among other humbling recognitions.

Adria is a social entrepreneur and multicultural marketing executive with 15 years of experience in the entertainment, government, and philanthropic sectors. She moved to the West Coast from Washington, D.C. at the brink of the pandemic, and dedicated her quarantine to launching multiple Latinx media startups, including her social impact consulting practice, Latidos Media. Her passion for social impact stems from her early work with nonprofits which later led her to serve under the Obama Administration. Before moving to Los Angeles, she led the Motion Picture Association’s digital strategy and global rebranding and spearheaded their DE&I and multicultural communications. Most recently, she worked to incubate and scale philanthropic initiatives to reduce homelessness and gun violence in our country. She has a proven track record of leading successful programs, building and developing effective teams, and advising high-level executives, government officials, and public figures. She sits on the board of trustees of the Longview Foundation, was elected Chair of the Obama Latino Alumni Association, and has served as an advisor to Feel Good Action, SUMA Wealth, and LA-Tech.org. Her leadership is driven by the core belief that education, storytelling, and innovation have the power to drive positive change. She is passionate about mentoring and helping women of color grow into their most powerful selves and often seeks to learn from mentors and successful executives whom she admires. She is a human-first leader who thrives at the intersection of creativity, multicultural understanding, and the pursuit of a kinder and more equitable world.

Liliana Aide Monge is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sabio, an innovative social enterprise working to increase the number of women, and people of color that become professional software engineers. Since its inception, 55% of its graduates are either Latino or African American, and 30% are women, which is 10% higher than the industry average. Sabio offers training to anyone that is highly motivated and no prior technical experience is needed. Sabio also works with hundreds of military veterans and helps them gain tech skills needed to thrive in today’s information economy. Liliana was born in Northern Mexico, and came to the states when she was 5 years old. She lived in Los Angeles for most of her childhood with her mother and older Sister. She attended Wellesley College and graduated with a BA in Biology in 1999. She was a founding board member for DIY Girls, a nonprofit in the San Fernando Valley that helps young girls gain STEM skills early in their education. She is also an Advisory Board Member of the City of Los Angeles Development Fund, an organization tasked with allocating the City’s NMTCs. Since then she has made Los Angeles her home, alongside her Co-Founder, and husband, Gregorio Rojas, where they are currently raising their two boys.

Dr. Lydia Prado has revolutionized mental health care in Colorado and beyond, placing care in the context of community well-being and addressing the connections between mental health, physical health, and most importantly, creating space that enables people to influence the decisions that affect their own lives. A tireless advocate for the most marginalized and underserved members of our community, Dr. Prado has made it her life’s work to create opportunities for engagement, build connections, and cultivate trust based on a genuine respect and care for the lived experiences of the communities she serves. Dr. Prado spent 17 years with the Mental Health Center of Denver as the Vice President of Child & Family Services. There, she was the project visionary behind the Mental Health Center of Denver’s Dahlia Campus for Health & Well-Being, an innovative community center in northeast Park Hill that promotes well-being across the lifespan. The Dahlia Campus for Health and Well-Being’s aim appeared lofty, and its scope is wide, but its vision is stunningly simple — welcome every community member to engage in activities that will help them feel good and live well. Dr. Prado expanded her health and well-being work in the founding of Lifespan Local, fostering and directing innovative cross-sector community partnerships that address complex social issues, such as affordable housing, social determinants of health, and economic development. In this role, she provides strategic vision and leadership, seeking excellence in research design, program development and evaluation, and practices that promote community well-being, particularly for people in neighborhoods that have not had equitable access to opportunity. She works diligently to transform traditional service models to benefit diverse populations, develop prevention and early intervention strategies, and establish community-based partnerships that yield effective programs for children and families. Informed again by community, Dr. Prado is now building another site that includes a library, an early learning center, a community kitchen, a hydroponic farm, teaching and workspaces, and large multi-purpose spaces for community use in Denver’s Westwood neighborhood. She expects to welcome community members into the space with a grand opening in the summer of 2024. Most recently, Dr. Prado’s leadership and impact has been acknowledged by the larger Colorado community. She was awarded the 9News Leader of the Year in 2022 and inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame in March, 2023.

Dr. Lisa R. Ramírez currently serves as the Director of the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) at the United States Department of Agriculture. Dr. Ramírez recently served as the Chief Innovation Officer for Lubbock ISD. She relocated to Lubbock in 2019 from Washington, DC where she served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Programs in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education. In this role, she oversaw a broad range of management, policy, and program functions. Dr. Ramírez also served as the Director of the Office of Migrant Education and the Director for the Office of School Support and Rural Programs in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). Dr. Ramírez joined the U.S. Department of Education in 2006, when she was appointed Group Leader for the discretionary grants team, which plans and coordinates the High School Equivalency Program (HEP), College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), and the then active Migrant Education Even Start (MEES) program. After only one and a half years in her new role, she was promoted to Director of the Office of Migrant Education, where she led the planning and coordination of all aspects of the various programs, including grant and contract administration, policy, evaluation, and special initiatives. In 2015, she added the Office of School Support and Rural Programs to her portfolio. Even with dwindling resources including a reduction in staff, Dr. Ramírez has continued to inspire the staff in such a way that they have developed their own leadership skills and have become motivated to produce consistently higher and more effective results, both inside the office and with the field of grantees. The daughter of migrant workers and a former migrant worker herself, Dr. Ramírez left the fields to serve in the United States Army Reserves. She financed portions of her college education through the GI Bill and began her career as an educator in 1992, first as a middle and high school teacher in English and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in Texas, then serving as Assistant Principal and Principal. In 2004, Dr. Ramírez took on the challenge of opening the Lubbock Independent School District’s first charter campus, the Ramírez Charter School. Dr. Lisa R. Ramírez brings a unique combination of personal and professional experiences to help improve the academic success of students across the country. A dynamic, change agent at heart, Dr. Ramírez has had a powerful impact on the various staffs and offices where she has worked. Dr. Ramírez received her B.A., M.Ed., and Ed.D. degrees from Texas Tech University, in Lubbock, Texas. A life-long learner, she is an alumna of the Executive Leadership program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and the National Hispana Leadership Institute. She is also a Pahara-Aspen Institute Fellow. Dr. Ramírez enjoys hiking, reading, writing and listening to podcasts.

Blanchi is a highly dedicated and detail-oriented policy expert with a diverse background in politics and education. She has a proven political acumen with the ability to design and execute national-level strategic advocacy plans and manage projects to ensure the success and funding of major programs and initiatives. She is currently serving as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Education, at the U.S. Department of Education (ED). In this role and previously as Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Office of Legislative Affairs (OLCA), she serves as a high-level advisor to the Secretary on matters related to Budget and Appropriations, K-12, and higher education. Additionally, serves as an expert advisor on initiatives and legislation affecting these areas and oversight issues that impact the Agency, its funding or regulatory or governing ability. Blanchi, formerly a Director at Penn Hill Group, devised outreach and legislative strategies for organizations, offering policy analysis and advocacy training. In the Obama Administration, she served as Deputy Chief of Staff in OLCA at ED, managing outreach and policy areas like appropriations and civil rights. Before that, she oversaw constituent correspondence for Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and completed a Gates Foundation-sponsored Graduate Public Policy Fellowship focusing on minority student issues. Passionate about advocacy, Blanchi aims to advance immigrants’ and women’s causes in education. Blanchi holds a master’s degree in education leadership, Politics, and Advocacy from New York University and two bachelor’s degrees in economics and Sociology from the City University of New York, Hunter College.

Christina Sanchez is the Vice President of Public Affairs at AltaMed Health Services. Since joining AltaMed in 2021 she has built the Public Affairs department to lead the oversight of all multi-faceted public relations and media initiatives. She collaborates across the enterprise to understand offerings, target audiences and growth path to inform and develop multilingual public affairs strategies. AltaMed corporate social responsibility is also under her direction. Prior to joining AltaMed, Christina was senior partner at the Milagro Strategy Group, a full service public affairs firm. A two-time Emmy award winner and seasoned media and government affairs practitioner, Christina has over 25 years’ experience in broadcast media communications with an emphasis in Spanish language public affairs, social marketing, and project management. During her career, Ms. Sanchez previously served 12 years as Public Affairs Director for Univision’s flagship station, KMEX-TV, Channel 34 the leading Spanish-language television station in the country where she was executive producer for high profile special productions and developed custom social marketing campaigns and promotions over multiple media distribution platforms. Christina is no stranger to AltaMed, she has known the organization since her work in news, tapping into AltaMed’s vast network of subject matter experts. She has also served as consultant for the AltaMed Art Collection during its tour in Mexico in 2018.

Tania Capaz Topping currently holds the esteemed position of Executive Director at Somos Inc., where she proudly serves as the organization’s first Latina and openly queer leader. Hailing from Central Islip, New York, Tania is of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent. With a profound dedication to creating opportunities, nurturing community bonds, and catalyzing positive transformations, Tania brings a diverse skill set and rich experience to her role. Throughout her career, Tania has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to empowering individuals and communities. Among her endeavors, she has played a pivotal role in organizing impactful events, including the annual Somos Inc. Puerto Rico Conferences, which achieved unprecedented attendance. Her contributions have helped to foster dialogue and significantly expanded the Day of Service and the organization’s humanitarian efforts. Tania’s dedication to advancing education and social justice is evident in her diverse support and leadership roles. She approaches every challenge with a profound belief in the power of collaboration and collective action. Tania is eager to connect with fellow changemakers to address societal challenges together. Her values of integrity and resilience drive her commitment to making a meaningful difference in the world. Tania Capaz Topping looks forward to continuing her journey of creating positive impact and contributing to a more equitable and inclusive society.

Carolina Velazco is the Chief of Transformation and Strategy Officer at Gentera, business group with presence in Mexico and Peru. Mrs. Velazco has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de México (ITAM), studied Micro Finance at the University of Naropa in Boulder, Colorado and completed a specialized program in top management at the Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresa (IPADE) in Mexico, and Project Management at the ITESM. Additionally, she has studied short programs on corporate governance, strategic planning in Mexico and a leadership program at Kellogg. She has been working at Gentera for over 22 years with responsibilities in corporate relations and governance, coordinating the transformation of Compartamos Group into a commercial bank, investor relations, corporate finance, the strategic planning process, the IPO process, the international expansion, the creation of holding company and corporate affairs and relations. Gentera’s purpose is to boost dreams, resolving financial needs with human sense. Compartamos is the main company of the group, responsible for providing financial services -credit, savings, insurance and means of payment- to entrepreneurs. With more than 30 years of experience, it has brought financial services to the client’s communities along with a warm and close treatment.

Jaqueline Cortez Wang boasts a distinguished career spanning over two decades, dedicated to advancing equitable access to education and enhancing student outcomes across the educational spectrum. Currently serving as the Chief Strategy Officer and VP for External Partnerships at Achieving the Dream, Jaqueline drives the implementation of innovative strategies, fosters crucial partnerships, and spearheads impactful marketing and communications initiatives. Jaqueline previously served as the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at the International Society for Technology in Education, where she managed partnership development and K-12 initiatives and managed a private-public coalition in support of innovation within the education field. She also served as Vice-President of Accounts for GMMB, where she oversaw communication initiatives for national and local nonprofit organizations. Her tenure at the U.S. Department of Education and the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics displayed her adeptness at driving key policy initiatives and orchestrating national events to elevate educational opportunities for Latino students. Jaqueline’s journey began at NASA Johnson Space Center, where she honed her passion for education through pioneering programs aimed at inspiring future generations in STEM fields. With a profound commitment to her heritage, Jaqueline, a proud daughter of Mexican immigrants, brings a unique perspective to her work. Jaqueline embodies a steadfast devotion to fostering a more inclusive educational landscape. A native of Pasadena, Texas, Jaqueline holds a dual Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Marketing alongside a Master of Arts in Cross-Cultural Studies. Jaqueline resides in Virginia with her husband and three children.

Itzel Yáñez Alatriste es Directora General de Aterna, empresa de Gentera, grupo empresarial con presencia en México y Perú.
Itzel es Licenciada en Ingeniería en Computación por la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) y Maestra en MBA Administración y Gestión de Empresas por la EGADE
Business School del Tecnológico de Monterrey. En su haber cuenta con diversos diplomados en finanzas y administración de proyectos por el Tecnológico de Monterrey, Columbia Business School y el Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM). Cuenta con más de 14 años de experiencia en el ámbito de los seguros, tiene una certificación Cédula B Agente de Seguros por la Comisión Nacional de Seguros y Fianzas. En sus inicios colaboró en INTER (agente de seguros y fianzas), en donde fungió como gerente de desarrollo. Gentera tiene como propósito impulsar los sueños, resolviendo necesidades financieras con sentido humano. Compartamos es la empresa principal del grupo, encargada de llevar servicios
financieros -crédito, ahorro, seguro y medios de pago- a emprendedores. Con 31 años de
experiencia, ha llevado servicios financieros hasta las comunidades de los clientes brindando un
trato cálido y cercano.